Sleep Apnea Dallas: Treat Sleep Apnea With Professional Dental Solutions
What Causes Sleep Apnea?
- Mouth and jaw structure
- Genetic predisposition
- Pre-existing health conditions
- Imbalanced hormones
- Clogged nose
- Prescription drugs
- Sleeping position
- Excessive smoking
How Do You Know If You Have Sleep Apnea?
- Breathlessness
- Chronic snoring
- Daytime fatigue
- Interrupted sleep
- Choking
- Waking up with sore throat
- Central Sleep Apnea (CSA) means that the brain isn’t sending the right signals to your muscles during sleep. This commonly occurs in patients with pre-existing health conditions like obesity and stroke or prescription medications.
- Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) is characterized by irregular breathing patterns and involuntary pauses. OSA is caused by excess fatty tissues around the tongue and throat which block the airway during sleep.
- Mixed Sleep Apnea presents complications from both OSA and CSA.
How Do Dentists Treat Sleep Apnea?
- Oral Appliances – Mouthpieces or tongue retainers hold your tongue in the correct position while you sleep. This prevents it from obstructing your breathing.
- CPAP Machine – Continuous Positive Airway Pressure machines regulate the intake of air through your throat, which can help you breathe better. This device is commonly used to treat central or mixed sleep apnea.
- Implant Device – A special implant device sends electrical signals that stimulate the hypoglossal nerve to reduce the blockage caused by your genioglossus muscle. This relaxes the throat and tongue muscles in patients with mixed or obstructive sleep apnea.
- Surgical Procedures – For severe cases and permanent relief, we may recommend tonsil removal, jaw surgery, or a tracheostomy.
DNA Dental: The Best Place To Treat Sleep Apnea In Dallas
Dental treatments can minimize the symptoms of sleep apnea and significantly improve the quality of your sleep. This will help you feel more focused, energized, and empowered throughout the day.
At DNA Dental, our passion for dentistry goes beyond fixing smiles. We help patients get the personalized and holistic health care they need to manage sleep apnea while maintaining good oral health. Get in touch with our staff to request a consultation with Dr. Timin today!
